Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby
Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby. A very striking and attractive nasturtium. Producing an abundance of Semi-double Salmon orange/Pink flowers which contrast beautifully against its dark foliage. A neat and compact variety, extremely easy to cultivate. EDIBLE flowers, like all other nasturtiums, taste slightly peppery.
Cultivation Advice Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby
Days to Germination: 10-14.
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F.
Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 inch.
Spacing, Plant: 12 inches.
Plant Height: 12 inches.
Light: Full Sun.
- Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors ,
- in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
- Germination requires 65F.
- Keep soil moist during germination
- Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil.
- When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12 inches apart.
- Replant thinned plants.
- Plant in sandy, well-drained soil.
- Do not fertilize.
- Enriched soil tends to promote more foliage than flowers.
